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  • Traumatic Memories Can Be Healed

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    In the last post we were looking at the difference between trying to change old reactions using 2 different methods.  One is just using the cognitive part of the mind and finding that it might work  for a while but the frustration sets in when the old traumatic memories resurface again and again.   The…

  • How to Release Emotions on Traumatic Memories

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    In the last post we were discussing traumatic memories from childhood that surface and play havoc with living a happy, fulfilled life. Question: I’m just wondering how do I shake memories that I want to forget.  I’ve tried distraction and forgiveness but I and can’t seem to let them go?  Old memories of abuse when…

  • How to Shake Memories You Want to Forget

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    It is possible to change old reactions. I have been showing people how for over 27 years. Today we will start looking at the answers to getting release from memories of past abuse and trauma.   We start with a question that was sent in to the Anxiety Control Center. Question: I’m just wondering how do…

  • How to Shake Memories You Want to Forget?

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    In the next few posts I’ll be sharing the questions that people are asking about getting release from old traumatic memories.  What I have found in working with my clients is that when we take the emotions “out of a memory” the memory loses its importance.  As emotions are released from old memories they lose…

  • Postive Self Talk (3)

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    The problem with just saying how wonderful you are, or that everything will be all right is that unless the belief is changed they don’t ring true.  For instance if a person has a belief that they can’t do things “right,” no matter how many statements to the contrary, the belief doesn’t change. Therefore the…

  • Releasing Old Emotional Blockages

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  • Fear of the Dark – Helping children with a new story

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    The following post is from a note that came from one of my amazing clients.  She is the mother of a beautiful 3 year old and had used what she has learned in therapy to help her own child.  When she told me about how she dealt with her daughter’s fear I asked her to…

  • Using Pain to stop Negative Thoughts. Is there a better way? part 4

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    Continued from part 3. Hello again I’m Audrey Sussman and this is Part 4, the last in this series about stopping negative thinking.  Today I’ll give a quick template of how to use the Rubber Band Snap so you can use it in a positive (not body damaging) way. Please send me your questions and…

  • Are Negative Mantras Interfering With Your Life?

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    Unhappy With Your Life? It Could Be Negative Mantras. Dr. Audrey talks about Negative Mantras Have you ever doubted yourself or been hesitant to speak out when others have ideas in conflict with yours? Have you ever procrastinated because you were afraid you just couldn’t do something perfect enough? Have you ever wondered why people…

  • How we create stress

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    3 Ways We Create Stress 1.    Cognitively (what we say to ourselves, our own thoughts) 2. Emotionally (feeling bad about negative messages we give ourselves) 3.  Physically /Behaviorally (quick short breaths high in chest starts the heart pounding) Each of these circle around creating a cycle of more stress, fear and panic. For example, you…